18-29-1111.2 Building subdrains.

   Building subdrains located below the public sewer level shall discharge into a sump or receiving tank, the contents of which shall be automatically lifted and discharged into the drainage system as required for building sumps.

18-29-1111.3 Pumping system.

   The sump pump, pit and discharge piping shall conform to Sections 18-29-1111.3.1 through 18-29-1111.3.4. No sump or receiving tank shall be less than 30 inches (762 mm) deep and shall be in an accessible location.

18-29-1111.3.1 Pump capacity and head.

   The sump pump shall be of a capacity and head appropriate to anticipated use requirements.

18-29-1111.3.2 Construction.

   Except as otherwise approved by the department of water management, a sump pit shall not be less than 18 inches (457 mm) in diameter and 30 inches (762 mm) deep, and shall be constructed of approved fiberglass, vitrified clay, tile, cast iron, steel, reinforced concrete pipe or other approved material, with a removable cover adequate to support anticipated loads in area of use. Approved plastic or fiberglass liners may be used in connection with any of the above. The pit floor or cover shall provide permanent support for the pump.

(Amend Coun. J. 3-27-02, p. 82090, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3537, § 4)

18-29-1111.3.3 Electrical.

   Electrical service outlets, when required, shall meet the requirements of Title 14E.

(Amend Coun. J. 9-6-17, p. 55278, Art. II, § 64)

18-29-1111.3.4 Piping.

   Discharge piping shall meet the requirements of Section 18-29-1102.2, Section 18-29-1102.3 or Section 18-29-1102.4 and shall include a full flow check valve. Duplex pump systems shall include a gate valve and a full flow check valve on discharge of each pump. Size and fittings shall be the same size as, or larger than, pump discharge tapping, nominal or standard sizes as designated in the referenced materials standards.

Article 12. Swimming Pools and Other Swimming Facilities* (18-29-1201 et seq.)

* Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. XII, § 1, repealed and replaced Article 12 (Sections 18-29-1200 through 18-29-1204.17) in its entirety. Article 12 formerly pertained to swimming pools.

18-29-1201 General.